Aruba is a
Caribbean island 15 miles north of the coast of
Venezuela. The island is an autonomous
dependency of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands. It is 19.6 miles (30 kilometers)
long and 6 miles (9 kilometers) across, at its widest point, with an area of
approximately 70 square miles (184 square kilometers). This flat, riverless
island is renowned for its white sand beaches. Its tropical climate is moderated
by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean. The temperature is almost
constant at about 27°C (81°F).

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